Amtrak Celebrates Two South Carolina Station Restorations

Customers benefit from upgrades and platform improvements

Camden, S.C. - Amtrak has completed a comprehensive series of improvements at both the Camden Station and the Denmark Railway Depot in South Carolina, which are each served twice daily by Amtrak's Floridian route.

"Ensuring our stations are accessible to every customer remains a top priority, and we're actively advancing that goal through renovation, repair, and upgrade projects here in South Carolina and across our National Network," said Amtrak Vice President of Accessibility Dr. David Handera. "The station stop is a critical link in the overall rail travel journey, and our aim is for every station to offer a welcoming and positive experience for all customers."

The Camden Station (CAM) $3.5 million investment project includes:

• A new 600-foot concrete boarding platform, built eight inches above top of rail, for improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities and families with small children
• Accessible paths of travel to and from the station building
• Sloped accessible walkways and safety barriers
• Energy efficient LED lighting providing full platform illumination
• Detectable warning surfaces and new signage

The Denmark Station (DNK) $2.3 million construction investment project includes:

• A new 280-foot concrete boarding platform, built eight inches above top of rail, for improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities and families with small children
• Accessible routes between the platform and station building
• Sloped accessible walkways and safety barriers
• Full coverage LED platform lighting
• Detectable warning surfaces and updated signage

These improvements represent Amtrak's broader effort to bring integrated, comprehensive accessibility to stations nationwide, ensuring a more inviting and inclusive travel experience for all customers.

Across the Amtrak network, 19 stations were brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in the 12 months ending Sept. 30 and another 50 stations are targeted for completion in the next year at a forecasted investment of $311 million.

The Amtrak ADA Stations Program is currently advancing 134 station designs and 66 station construction projects as part of Amtrak's ongoing commitment to providing accessibility by working toward 100% ADA compliance completion at Amtrak-responsible station components by 2029 using funds provided by Congress through the Federal Railroad Administration

REACTIONS

Camden:

Mayor Vincent Sheheen:
"These improvements at the Camden station highlight the importance of ensuring that transportation is accessible to everyone. We are grateful for Amtrak's continued investment in our community and for helping strengthen the connections that link Camden with the rest of the region."

City Manager Matt DeWitt:
"Accessible public transportation is an essential part of serving a community well. We appreciate Amtrak's investment in the Camden station and its commitment to making rail travel safer and more accessible for both residents and visitors."

Denmark:

Mayor Harold Johnson:

"This station has served travelers here for generations, and with these improvements it will continue to welcome passengers and connect our community to destinations up and down the East Coast for years to come."

City Administrator Barbara Williams:

"The improvements at the Denmark Amtrak Station represent more than just upgrades to a facility; they reflect a continued commitment to providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for the people of Denmark and the surrounding region."